Japan Distilled

Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lyman
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Japan Distilled Podcast

Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shochu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.

  1. 28 AUG

    Nankai Shochu: a conversation with founder Paul Nakayama

    In episode 81 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by founder of Nankai Shochu, the first kokuto sugar shochu developed specifically for the US market.

    54 min

  2. 23 JUL

    The SG Shochu

    In episode 80, our hosts take a deeper look at The SG Shochu from The SG Group, lead by internationally recognized bartender, Shingo Gokan.

    29 min

  3. 9 JUL

    Gateway Shochu + Simple Serves

    In episode 79 our hosts are back in the studio to talk about gateway shochu brands and simple service styles to help introduce these spirits to unfamiliar drinkers.

    44 min

  4. 4 JUN

    The Bartender's Pantry: a chat with Jim Meehan

    In episode 78 our host Stephen Lyman is joined by co-author of The Bartender's Pantry, bartender, bar owner, introvert, and writer Jim Meehan.

    54 min

  5. 22 MAY

    The Death of the Soju Label Rule: a chat with Chef turned Lobbyist John McCarthy

    In episode 77 our host Stephen Lyman sits down to chat with lawyer turned chef turned lobbyist John McCarthy to discuss the end of the soju label rule for NY and CA. Of course, they also talk shochu, hospitality, and plenty else.

    51 min

  6. 30 APR

    The First Australian Shochu: interview with Hamish Nugent of Reed & Co. Distillery

    In episode 76 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with chef turned distiller Hamish Nugent of Reed & Co. Distillery to talk trial and error, success, and the very first Australian Shochu.

    46 min

  7. 10 APR

    The Iconoclastic Chuko Distillery

    In episode 75 our hosts at long last profile the iconic and iconoclastic Chuko Distillery in Okinawa.

    46 min

  8. 28 MAR

    Whisky Rising: a chat with author Stefan VanEycken

    In episode 74 our host Stephen Lyman sits down with author of Whisky Rising, Stefan VanEycken in Tokyo. They discuss Stefan's whisky journey, his book, and the state of Japanese whisky in 2024.

    40 min
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Distilled spirits have been made in Japan for over 600 years, but even today these drinks remain unknown outside the Land of the Rising Sun. Join shochu and awamori ambassadors Christopher Pellegrini and Stephen Lyman bi-weekly for a deep dive into Japan's best kept secrets. If you enjoy exploring craft spirits from around the world, but think whisky is the most popular Japanese spirit, you are in for a treat with the Japan Distilled podcast.

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  • Creator
    Christopher Pellegrini, Stephen Lyman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2021, All Rights Reserved
  • Show Website
    Japan Distilled

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